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Jramos095

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Teaching self-care for older adults with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) should include all of the following except
 
  a. Engage in an aggressive aerobic exercise program to promote effective oxygen use
  b. Recognize signs and symptoms of infection, such as cough or changes in sputum
  c. Keep track of a medication schedule
  d. Obtain influenza and pneumococcal immunizations to prevent infections

Question 2

An older adult who skips doses of medication so the medication lasts longer may be experiencing
 
  a. Knowledge deficit related to proper dosing of medication
  b. Increasing confusion
  c. Financial difficulties
  d. Inability to read the label for the correct dosing



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Answer to Question 1

A
Older adults with COPD have a lowered tolerance of aerobic exercise. They are less able to adjust to increased body oxygen needs. An aggressive aerobic program would be inappropriate. Responses B, C, and D all are self-care activities that would be appropriate to teach for an older adult with COPD.

Answer to Question 2

C
Medications are quite expensive for older adults on fixed incomes. It is common for older adults to have monthly medication bills more than 100 . Responses A, B, and D could be reasons that an older adult misses doses of medications, but they do not address the fact that the older adult is trying to make the prescription last longer.



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